Patents by Inventor Anthony E. Kakpovbia

Anthony E. Kakpovbia has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • High integrity protection system for hydrocarbon flow lines
    Patent number: 11175683
    Abstract: A high integrity protection system includes a flow line including an inlet configured to be connected to a first source of pressure and an outlet configured to be connected to a downstream system. A first subsystem is installed on the flow line between the inlet and the outlet. A second subsystem is installed on the flow line between the inlet and the outlet, and the second subsystem is in a parallel flow configuration in relation to the first subsystem. The system includes a second source of pressure configured to be fluidically connected to the first subsystem and the second subsystem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Mohammad R. Al Khunaizi, Rashid D. Al Hajri, Anthony E. Kakpovbia, Fahad A. Al Hindas
  • HIGH INTEGRITY PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR HYDROCARBON FLOW LINES
    Publication number: 20200249706
    Abstract: A high integrity protection system includes a flow line including an inlet configured to be connected to a first source of pressure and an outlet configured to be connected to a downstream system. A first subsystem is installed on the flow line between the inlet and the outlet. A second subsystem is installed on the flow line between the inlet and the outlet, and the second subsystem is in a parallel flow configuration in relation to the first subsystem. The system includes a second source of pressure configured to be fluidically connected to the first subsystem and the second subsystem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Mohammad R. Al Khunaizi, Rashid D. Al Hajri, Anthony E. Kakpovbia, Fahad A. Al Hindas
  • High integrity protection system for hydrocarbon flow lines
    Patent number: 10663988
    Abstract: A high integrity protection system includes a flow line including an inlet configured to be connected to a first source of pressure and an outlet configured to be connected to a downstream system. A first subsystem is installed on the flow line between the inlet and the outlet. A second subsystem is installed on the flow line between the inlet and the outlet, and the second subsystem is in a parallel flow configuration in relation to the first subsystem. The system includes a second source of pressure configured to be fluidically connected to the first subsystem and the second subsystem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Mohammad R. Al Khunaizi, Rashid D. Al Hajri, Anthony E. Kakpovbia, Fahad A. Al-Hindas
  • HIGH INTEGRITY PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR HYDROCARBON FLOW LINES
    Publication number: 20190294184
    Abstract: A high integrity protection system includes a flow line including an inlet configured to be connected to a first source of pressure and an outlet configured to be connected to a downstream system. A first subsystem is installed on the flow line between the inlet and the outlet. A second subsystem is installed on the flow line between the inlet and the outlet, and the second subsystem is in a parallel flow configuration in relation to the first subsystem. The system includes a second source of pressure configured to be fluidically connected to the first subsystem and the second subsystem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Mohammad R. Al Khunaizi, Rashid D. Al Hajri, Anthony E. Kakpovbia, Fahad A. Al-Hindas
  • HIGH INTEGRITY PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR HYDROCARBON FLOW LINES
    Publication number: 20190294183
    Abstract: A high integrity protection system includes a flow line that includes an inlet and an outlet. The inlet can be connected to a first source of pressure. The system includes a first surface safety valve (SSV), a second SSV, and pressure sensors installed on the flow line between the inlet and the outlet. The system includes a logic solving processor in communication with the pressure sensors, the first SSV, and the second SSV. The logic solving processor can perform operations including transmitting signals to control the first SSV and the second SSV. The system includes a second source of pressure that can be connected to the flow line between the inlet and the first SSV. When the first source of pressure ceases to provide fluid pressure to the system, the second source of pressure can provide fluidic pressure to the flow line to test a fluidic integrity of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Mohammad R. Al Khunaizi, Rashid D. Al Hajri, Anthony E. Kakpovbia, Muhammad H. Lutfallah